Summary Section (multiple paragraphs in one page)

Article Summary Critique Paper
Summary Section (multiple paragraphs in one page)
The purpose of the summary to provide an objective and accurate overview of the research paper. This section
must be objective.
• source information (source type, author, source title, publication date)
• a brief description of the following article parts:
o purpose of the research
o research question(s) and/or hypothesis
o a brief explanation of the research method
o a statement about the participants
o instruments used to collect data
o summary of the main findings
o conclusion and recommendation
Critique Evaluation Section (multiple paragraphs and 1-2 pages)
The critique sections must be 1-2 pages long and address a minimum of three distinct points.
• clear evaluation statement of the article- your overall evaluation of the article (write this last!)
• areas of critique (options below)
o accuracy of information
o definitions (or lack of)
o assumptions
o language clarity
o fairness
o logic and organization
Outline
I. Summary
A. source information (source type, author, source title, publication date)
B. a brief description of the following article parts:
1. purpose of the research
2. research question(s) and/or hypothesis
3. a brief explanation of the research method
4. a statement about the participants
5. instruments used to collect data
6. summary of the main findings
7. conclusion and recommendation
II.Critique Evaluation
A. clear evaluation statement of the article- your overall evaluation of the article (write this last!)
B. areas of critique
1._________________________
2._________________________
3._________________________
III. Conclusion
A. Summary statement
B. Implications (So what? What next?)
1. What does it mean?
2. Why is it important?
3. Where else can it be applied?
Summary Rubric
Score* Comments
All of the points below (1-8) are presented concisely, accurately, and objectively (personal views or
opinions are avoided).
source information (source type, author, source title,
publication date)
3 – 2 – 1 – 0
purpose of the research 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
research question(s) and/or hypothesis 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
a brief explanation of the research method 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
a statement about the participants 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
instruments used to collect data 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
summary of the main findings 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
conclusion and recommendation 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
Language
The language used in the Summary is neutral and unbiased. 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
Grammar, punctuation, and language are accurate. 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
Total score for the Summary Section: _____ / 30
Critique Evaluation Rubric
Score Comments
Evaluation Statement
A clear evaluation statement of the article is given that
shows the overall evaluation of the article.
5-4-3-2-1
Critique area #1
Point for the critique is stated clearly and described
comprehensively by providing relevant and necessary
information from the source.
5-4-3-2-1
Assessment about the weakness or the strength of the
point is clearly identified
5-4-3-2-1
Appropriate, relevant and compelling explanation in
support of the evaluation is provided
5-4-3-2-1
Critique area #2
Point for the critique is stated clearly and described
comprehensively by providing relevant and necessary
information from the source.
5-4-3-2-1
Assessment about the weakness or the strength of the
point is clearly identified
5-4-3-2-1
Appropriate, relevant and compelling explanation in
support of the evaluation is provided
5-4-3-2-1
Critique area #3
Point for the critique is stated clearly and described
comprehensively by providing relevant and necessary
information from the source.
5-4-3-2-1
Assessment about the weakness or the strength of the
point is clearly identified
5-4-3-2-1
Appropriate, relevant and compelling explanation in
support of the evaluation is provided
5-4-3-2-1
Language
Grammar, punctuation, and language are accurate. 5-4-3-2-1
Total score for the Summary Section: _____ / 55
Conclusion Rubric
Score* Comments
All of the points below (1-8) are presented concisely and accurately
summary statement 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
implications
• What does it mean?
• Why is it important?
• Where else can it be applied?
3 – 2 – 1 – 0
3 – 2 – 1 – 0
3 – 2 – 1 – 0
Language
The language used in the Conclusion is 3 – 2 – 1 – 0
Total score for the Summary Section: _____ / 15